(MK) Single Initiative 2022 – Electoral Support Programme

What is (not) completely done?

This initiative will monitor the implementation of the electoral promise related to the “establishment of sensory rooms and accessibility for children with disabilities” which is listed in the 2021 election program for the municipality of Kisela Voda. Community mobilization activities will include: online survey, interviews with affected citizens, campaign video, stand-up comedy event, round table discussion and similar.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to putting into operation the sensory rooms and improving the accessibility for children with disabilities.

Implementer

Center for Youth Activism KRIK Skopje

Location

Kisela Voda, Skopje

Budget

300000 denars

Status

Active

MONITORING MATRIX

I. Status of the monitored item

	Monitoring criteria	Status	Brief description and comments	Source of information
1	Implementation
1.1	A decision has been reached to start the implementation of the monitored item	N/A	There is no information about a reached decision to implement the issue.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3498-2023
1.2	A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item	N/A	The budget of Kisela Voda municipality was approved on 26.12.2022 but has not yet been published.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3498-2023
1.3	Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held	Yes		Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
1.4	An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item	Nо	No implementation plan has been prepared.	Website of the municipality https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php
1.5	Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.)	Nо	These types of activities have not been undertaken during December.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php
1.6	The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan	Nо	As of May 2022 until now, there no project-related activities.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php
1.7	Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible	Nо	For the month of December, the project has no visible results from project implementation.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php
2	Stagnation
2.1	Lack of funds in the municipal budget	N/A	The municipality of Kisela Voda adopted its budget on 26.12.2022 but has not publicly announced it.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3498-2023
2.2	Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites	N/A	No information
2.3	The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority	Yes	According to initial information, the construction of sensory rooms in primary schools seems to be no longer a priority project because the focus is on capital and infrastructure projects of the municipality.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
2.4	Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc.	Nо	The project is not halted.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
2.5	The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown	Yes	The reasons for stagnation are not known.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php

II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality related to the monitored item

	Monitoring criteria	Status	Brief description and comments	Source of information
1	Information about the status of the monitored item is available on the municipality's website and social network	Nо	There is no report of ongoing activities related to the building of sensory rooms in primary schools.	https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php
2	Information about the status of the project is obtained through a Request for Access to Public InformationInformation about the status of the monitored item is obtained through a Request for Access to Public Information	Yes	The mobilizers submitted a request for access to public information and are expecting a response.	Submitted Request for Access to Public Information
3	Information about the status of the monitored item is shared with stakeholders by municipal officials (via e.g. interviews, focus group discussions, meeting requests etc.)	Yes		Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
4	There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.)	Yes	Information sharing is done most often through an informal telephone conversation.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.

III. Citizen participation in decision-making related to the monitored item

	Monitoring criteria	Status	Brief description and comments	Source of information
1	The municipality has involved the citizens in decision-making related to the monitored item	Nо		Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
2	Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item	Nо	No civil initiative has been filed for this matter.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
3	Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources	Nо	In the past, activity was implemented through donations from the business community, but now there is no implementation.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
4	Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
4.1	Public gatherings, debates and forums	Nо	There was no organization of public events on this theme.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.
4.2	Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc.	Nо	There is a Viber group created by the municipality doing so can't even ask a question because it's only intended for information on where and what activities the mayor is holding.	https://invite.viber.com/?g2=AQBKVmsL9JsoXE4QRUFhgKbAe4JFnoVHwWaqANpBRSF2mF1h5kNcug5Bl3ZBhXIU&lang=en&fbclid=IwAR32CAGHGe7i4DQcae5CRvj5gk3rTfnfD4f7R97UWD0mewf6lKBZ_irC_QE
4.3	Open days of the municipality	Yes	Open days of the municipality were held on 03-04.12.2022.	https://www.facebook.com/1OrceGj/posts/pfbid0QrL3ZPsPJSpVg3TFNhsBQyd3nsutAgwdritvVReFRt4sJv6v2qqBKsGZJ43aGQJRl
4.4	Citizen initiatives	Nо	No citizens' initiative has been submitted for this project activity.	Associate in the local self-government sector for relations with central government institutions and social organizations.